Second Handedness

Essay:
https://courses.aynrand.org/works/the-nature-of-the-second-hander/

Questions:

1. How does Rand define Second Handedness? Why is it bad?

2. Have you seen this kind of behaviour around you?

3. Do you agree that people "[will] accept anything except a man who stands alone"?

4. What is the link between second handedness and altruism?

5. How do you detect second handed opinions/actions in yourself?

6. Do you agree with Rand with what the root cause of unhappiness is?

Come discuss this topic and whether you agree with Ayn Rand or not in a roundtable format with other interested people! We use Rand's writings as a starting point for the discussion but this group is for discussing philosophical issues more generally! Feel free to come present your or your favourite philosopher's ideas on the subject.

Location: We will be meeting at the Geldart, most likely in the beer garden at the back. Look for an Ayn Rand book on a table
Format: Roundtable discussion, moderated to ensure everyone gets a shot at intervening on each point and to keep the discussion on topic.

Feel free to message the group if you have any trouble finding us or ask the bartenders